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A Titled Igbo Woman from Ndoni, Present-Day Rivers State, Nigeria, in the Late 19th Century (1897/99) A Titled Igbo Woman from Ndoni, Present-Day Rivers State, Nigeria, in the Late 19th Century (1897/99) The Ndoni people are part of the larger group known as Ndi Osimili, or ‘the people of the Niger.’ They are also consideredContinue reading “A Titled Igbo Woman from Ndoni, Present-Day Rivers State, Nigeria, in the Late 19th Century (1897/99)”

In Bioko, Equatorial Guinea, you’ll find Igbo tribe. In Bioko, Equatorial Guinea, you’ll find Igbo tribe. These are Igbos who according to history, migrated from Arochukwu in Abia State and settled in Bioko during the Spanish exploitation in the 19th century. They speak Igbo language as well, but actually what sounds like a native Igbo.Continue reading “In Bioko, Equatorial Guinea, you’ll find Igbo tribe.”

African Heroes and Heroines (1) African Heroes and Heroines (1) Sundiata Keita Sundiata Keita governed the Mali Empire from about 1235 until his passing in 1255. His rule commenced following his significant triumph at the Battle of Kirina, which signaled the establishment of the Mali Empire, and lasted for roughly two decades, during which heContinue reading “African Heroes and Heroines (1)”

Legendary Reggae Musician/Actor Jimmy Cliff Is 80 Today Legendary Reggae Musician/Actor Jimmy Cliff Is 80 Today Golden Oldies is wishing Reggae musician, multi -instrumentalist, singer, & actor Jimmy Cliff, OM a happy birthday today (born James Chambers, July 30, 1944). He is the only living musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honourContinue reading “Legendary Reggae Musician/Actor Jimmy Cliff Is 80 Today”

Ancient name of Africa Ancient name of Africa Before the Eur0pean settled for the word Africa, the continent was called many other names. They include Corphye, Ortigia,Libya, and Ethiopia, Alkebulan Other names such as the land of Ham (Ham means dark skins), mother of mankind, the garden of Eden, Kingdoms in the sky, and theContinue reading “Ancient name of Africa”

Onyeka Onwenu: Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sting? Onyeka Onwenu: Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sting?I have been trying to make sense out of the events of the last 24 hours with limited success. My sister Onyeka Onwenu was not even on the list to perform. She was not expected as she was said toContinue reading “Onyeka Onwenu: Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sting?”

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“When we answer the phone, we typically say ‘Hello.’ But what is Hello? “When we answer the phone, we typically say ‘Hello.’ But what is Hello? It may surprise many to learn that ‘Hello’ is not just a greeting, it’s rather the name of a specific person. ‘Hello’ was in fact the name of AlexanderContinue reading ““When we answer the phone, we typically say ‘Hello.’ But what is Hello?”

MARRIAGE DOESN’T BENEFIT ANY MAN MARRIAGE DOESN’T BENEFIT ANY MAN Dear men, this could be your situation in the next few decades. What are you doing about it? He is 72 years old.He has retired from active service. He worked all his life to raise his children. He deprived himself of life’s pleasures to payContinue reading “MARRIAGE DOESN’T BENEFIT ANY MAN”